A 60-YEAR-OLD cyclist remains in a critical condition after being struck by a van on the A46 Warwick by-pass.

The collision happened just before the A452 Leamington slip road on the southbound carriageway between 4.15am and 4.45am on Saturday.

Police say the cyclist, from Bedworth, is currently on a life-support machine after suffering serious head and chest injuries.

The driver of a white Mercedes Sprinter van who failed to stop immediately after the collision, later returned to the scene and was arrested. He has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Witnesses to the collision are urged to call Pc Chris Scriven on 01926 451111.